Teaching Assistant
Stamshaw Infant Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8NWThis job expired on 14 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
14 June 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
16 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 27.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- £14,516.99 to 15,004.15
What skills and experience we're looking for
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English Language,
or equivalent qualification or skill level
General understanding of effective strategies that underpin positive behaviour at primary school level, and which recognises and rewards effort and achievement
Qualified as a First Aider at Work, or willingness to train
Desirable
Knowledge of the National Occupational Standards for Supporting Teaching and Learning at level 2
Knowledge of current national policies relevant to child protection and health and safety within a primary school environment
Skills
Essential
Good interpersonal and communication skills that enable instructions to be understood by pupils at differing levels and promotes learning and understanding
Ability to communicate effectively and build good working relationships with staff, parents, carers and other stakeholders relevant to the post
Relevant skills that enable effective review and feedback on child progress
Computer literate with the ability to positively promote the use of ICT in pupil learning
Spelling and mathematics skills to effectively support pupils
Experience
Essential
Establishing positive relationships with children which encourages and enables child development
Experience of implementing strategies to promote positive behaviour
Working with young children in a relevant environment
Desirable
Teaching Assistant in an infant or primary school setting, ideally within an academy
Experience of successfully delivering a specific programme of support to an individual or small group of children
Personal
attributes
Positive and approachable, with patience and the presence to inspire confidence and trust, combined with an enthusiasm to see children progress and develop
Strong working ethos with a high level of commitment to the school and its values, with a flexible approach to work as the needs and demands of the school fluctuate
Adaptable and sensitive when dealing with challenging situations, with the ability to be reflective, self-critical, responsive to feedback and understand the need for confidentiality
A nurturing nature which will support and develop the well-being of all pupils
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and form positive relationships with pupils, parents and carers, colleagues and the wider community
What the school offers its staff
Stamshaw Infant School is a happy, friendly school where children learn with confidence in an environment where respect, happiness and creativity underpin everything we do.
Stamshaw Infant School is part of the University of
Chichester Academy Trust, which will bring you added benefits and opportunities.
You will find that each of our Academies has a unique identity, but a shared
belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where all staff feel
valued.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and we invite you to visit Stamshaw Infant School to learn more about our vision and values or to find out more about the job opportunity. Please contact the school office on 023 9266 1192.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Stamshaw Infant Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 220 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Stamshaw Infant Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- nglover@stamshaw-inf.portsmouth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02392661192
Arranging a visit to Stamshaw Infant Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nglover@stamshaw-inf.portsmouth.sch.uk.
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